ARCAthens Athens Residency 2027

Eligibility

Eligible countries: No country restriction

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Fully Funded ARCAthens Residency 2027 in Greece Residencies Apply for the ARCAthens Athens Residency 2027 in Greece. $3,000 fellowship, housing, airfare, and weekly stipend. Deadline November 14, 2026. October 21, 2026 Three-month residency in Athens with a $3,000 fellowship prize, housing, airfare, and $200 weekly stipend. Deadline November 14, 2026. ARCAthens Residency 2027 Table of Contents The ARCAthens Athens Residency 2027 is accepting applications for its Spring 2027 fellowship program in Athens, Greece. Open to international artists, curators, and scholars who do not reside in Greece, the three-month residency runs from February 4 through April 26, 2027. Two fellows, one in Visual Art and one in Curatorial Practice, will participate in a structured program of research, professional exchange, and engagement with the contemporary art community of Athens. Selected fellows receive a $3,000 USD fellowship prize, round-trip coach airfare, accommodation, and a $200 USD weekly stipend. Applications close November 14, 2026, at 11:00 PM ET. Want more artist opportunities delivered every week? Join the Contemporary Performance newsletter and stay ahead of upcoming deadlines. ARCAthens Residency Snapshot What: ARCAthens Athens Residency Fellowship Who: Artists, curators, and scholars from all countries and nationalities who are not residing in Greece Where: Athens, Greece Award / Support: - $3,000 USD Fellowship Prize - Round-trip coach airfare - $200 USD weekly stipend - Private bedroom and private bathroom - Shared kitchen facilities - Studio access for Visual Art Fellows - Organized studio visits, institutional meetings, and professional exchanges Application Fee: FREE Residency Duration: February 4 to April 26, 2027 Deadline: November 14, 2026, 11:00 PM ET Official Link: https://arcathens.org/aa-application/ Strategy Coach Notes: https://www.patreon.com/pformart/posts/strategy-coach-160136841 Get The Application Strategy The ARCAthens residency emphasizes research, professional exchange, and active participation in the cultural life of Athens. Applicants should consider how their artistic or curatorial interests relate to the city’s institutions, artists, collections, and contemporary cultural activity. The program follows a schedule developed by ARCAthens. Fellows participate in organized encounters while retaining time for independent research. Applicants should be prepared to engage with this structure throughout the residency and contribute to a public event organized by ARCAthens. Members of the Contemporary Performance Network can access detailed Strategy Coach Notes on application positioning, project development, work sample selection, and how an applicant’s practice relates to the residency’s research-focused structure. About the ARCAthens Residency Founded in 2017, ARCAthens is a nonprofit organization supporting international cultural exchange through its Athens Residency Fellowships. The program provides opportunities for artists, curators, and scholars to conduct research, develop professional relationships, and engage with contemporary artistic activity in Greece. The residency brings fellows into contact with artists, curators, institutions, and collections through a coordinated program of visits, meetings, and conversations. These engagements may include artist studios, private collections, cultural institutions, and encounters with the city’s civic and historical contexts. ARCAthens designs and facilitates the residency schedule. Fellows are expected to participate in core activities, remain based in Athens throughout the program, and contribute to a public engagement event. The residency combines organized professional encounters with periods of independent exploration and research. The program supports two fellows in residence at one time, representing Visual Art and Curatorial Practice. Selection is conducted by an independent committee of three arts professionals. What Is Offered - $3,000 USD fellowship prize - $200 USD weekly stipend to contribute toward food and local transportation - Round-trip coach airfare, subject to itinerary and cost approval - Private bedroom and bathroom - Shared kitchen facilities - Studio access for Visual Art Fellows - Organized meetings with artists, curators, and cultural institutions - Access to studio visits and private collections - Structured research and professional exchange activities - Opportunities for independent research and exploration - Participation in an ARCAthens-organized public engagement event Travel and Additional Expenses: Fellows generally purchase their approved round-trip airfare and receive reimbursement within five business days. In exceptional cases of financial hardship, ARCAthens may arrange travel directly. Fellows are responsible for expenses beyond the fellowship support, including food, local transportation, production, installation, and shipping costs. The residency does not provide a separate production budget or fabrication support. Who Should Apply The ARCAthens Athens Residency welcomes artists, curators, and scholars from all countries and nationalities. Applicants must not reside in Greece. The program is particularly relevant to practitioners whose research can benefit from sustained engagement with Athens and its contemporary cultural community. Applicants should be interested in participating in organized visits, professional conversations, institutional encounters, and public engagement activities. Fellows must be available for the residency’s scheduled programming and remain based in Athens for the full duration. Personal travel during the residency is limited and requires prior approval. The working language of the program is English. ARCAthens Residency Timeline Applications Open: October 16, 2026 Application Deadline: November 14, 2026, 11:00 PM ET Notification of Fellowships: Late November 2026 Residency Begins: February 4, 2027 Residency Ends: April 26, 2027 Why The ARCAthens Residency Matters ARCAthens provides substantial financial and logistical support for an extended period of international artistic research. The combination of a fellowship prize, weekly stipend, accommodation, airfare, and access to professional networks makes the program especially relevant to artists and curators seeking sustained engagement with another cultural context. The residency’s organized encounters provide access to practitioners, institutions, and collections throughout Athens. Its research-focused structure supports artists and curators interested in developing new perspectives, professional relationships, and questions for their ongoing practice. With no application fee and eligibility extending to applicants internationally, the Spring 2027 round offers a significant opportunity for artists and curators able to commit to the full residency period. Apply Official Application: https://arcathens.org/aa-application/ Application Deadline: November 14, 2026, 11:00 PM ET Applicants should review the full ARCAthens Guidelines before submitting. Explore More Opportunities Want more artist opportunities delivered every week? Join the Contemporary Performance newsletter and stay ahead of upcoming deadlines. Discover artist opportunities, grants, residencies, fellowships, and open calls updated weekly at ContemporaryPerformance.com. 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Award

$3,000

Round-trip airfare, private accommodation, studio access for visual artists.